Little Trains to Faraway Places (Railroads Past and Present) [Idioma Inglés] - Hardcover

Karl Zimmermann, railroad author and accomplished photographer, chronicles his journeys aboard these rarest of trains . . . The result: a spirited tribute to the world's most charismatic railways. * NMRA Magazine * [F]or any traveler and any fan of narrow gauge railways, this handsome hardcover book is sure to be a winner. Spring/Summer 2011 * Sn3 Modeler * [Little Trains to Faraway Places] is vividly written, researched, and packed full of history. September 2, 2010 * ForeWord Reviews * While most of us may never have the opportunity to visit these faraway places, this book is the next best way to take in some of the most notable narrow railway operations in the world.September-October 2010, vol. 71 no. 5 * The Michigan Railfan *

Narrow-gauge railroading conjures images of marginal track, wooden coaches, and antique steam locomotives. Yet consider the extraordinarily glamorous and comfortable South African Blue Train and Australia's Queenslander as well as the electrified network of meter-gauge mountain railways in Switzerland that run with a precision similar to that of the country's famed timepieces. Often used to penetrate the most challenging and breathtaking terrain that larger trains are unable to reach, narrow-gauge railways offer even the most seasoned of travelers an experience to remember. Karl Zimmermann, railroad author and accomplished photographer, chronicles his journeys aboard these rarest of trains. Individual chapters weave history and travelogue, complemented by more than 100 color illustrations. The result is a spirited tribute to the world's most charismatic railways.. NOTA: El libro no está en español, sino en inglés.